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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,811.80, 727,217.70 and 152,387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,811.80, 727,217.70 and 152,387.80 is: 228,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,811.80 : 727,217.70 = 152,387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,811.80/727,217.70 = 152,387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,811.80x = 727,217.70 × 152,387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,811.80x = 110,819,105,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,819,105,424.06/484,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,581.70

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