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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,863.31, 727,409.45 and 152,439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,863.31, 727,409.45 and 152,439.31 is: 228,694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,863.31 : 727,409.45 = 152,439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,863.31/727,409.45 = 152,439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,863.31x = 727,409.45 × 152,439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,863.31x = 110,885,794,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,885,794,645.48/484,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,694.96

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