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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,973.32, 727,568.52 and 148,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,973.32, 727,568.52 and 148,043.92 is: 222,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,973.32 : 727,568.52 = 148,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,973.32/727,568.52 = 148,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,973.32x = 727,568.52 × 148,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,973.32x = 107,712,095,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,712,095,769.40/484,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,099.01

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