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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,806.54, 727,207.83 and 147,846.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,806.54, 727,207.83 and 147,846.21 is: 221,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,806.54 : 727,207.83 = 147,846.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,806.54/727,207.83 = 147,846.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,806.54x = 727,207.83 × 147,846.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,806.54x = 107,514,918,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,514,918,820.80/484,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,768.70

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