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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,285.35, 722,092.10 and 144,334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,285.35, 722,092.10 and 144,334.26 is: 216,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,285.35 : 722,092.10 = 144,334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,285.35/722,092.10 = 144,334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,285.35x = 722,092.10 × 144,334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,285.35x = 104,222,628,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,222,628,183.68/481,285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,550.59

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