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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,804.80, 727,207.20 and 152,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,804.80, 727,207.20 and 152,380.80 is: 228,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,804.80 : 727,207.20 = 152,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,804.80/727,207.20 = 152,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,804.80x = 727,207.20 × 152,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,804.80x = 110,812,414,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,812,414,901.76/484,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,571.20

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