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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,813.80, 727,220.70 and 152,389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,813.80, 727,220.70 and 152,389.80 is: 228,584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,813.80 : 727,220.70 = 152,389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,813.80/727,220.70 = 152,389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,813.80x = 727,220.70 × 152,389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,813.80x = 110,821,017,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,821,017,028.86/484,813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,584.70

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