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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,865.64, 727,408.62 and 147,936.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,865.64, 727,408.62 and 147,936.42 is: 221,938.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,865.64 : 727,408.62 = 147,936.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,865.64/727,408.62 = 147,936.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,865.64x = 727,408.62 × 147,936.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,865.64x = 107,610,227,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,610,227,119.94/484,865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,938.24

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