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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,793.54, 727,190.31 and 152,369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,793.54, 727,190.31 and 152,369.54 is: 228,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,793.54 : 727,190.31 = 152,369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,793.54/727,190.31 = 152,369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,793.54x = 727,190.31 × 152,369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,793.54x = 110,801,655,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,801,655,864.52/484,793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,554.31

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