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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,945.56, 727,532.82 and 152,521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,945.56, 727,532.82 and 152,521.56 is: 228,818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,945.56 : 727,532.82 = 152,521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,945.56/727,532.82 = 152,521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,945.56x = 727,532.82 × 152,521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,945.56x = 110,964,440,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,964,440,657.60/484,945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,818.35

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