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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,807.40, 727,211.10 and 152,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,807.40, 727,211.10 and 152,340.20 is: 228,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,807.40 : 727,211.10 = 152,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,807.40/727,211.10 = 152,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,807.40x = 727,211.10 × 152,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,807.40x = 110,783,484,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,783,484,416.22/484,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,510.30

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