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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,248.88, 732,105.74 and 151,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,248.88, 732,105.74 and 151,195.96 is: 226,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,248.88 : 732,105.74 = 151,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,248.88/732,105.74 = 151,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,248.88x = 732,105.74 × 151,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,248.88x = 110,691,430,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,691,430,180.81/488,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,711.08

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