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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,965.80, 722,819.10 and 145,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,965.80, 722,819.10 and 145,005.80 is: 217,469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,965.80 : 722,819.10 = 145,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,965.80/722,819.10 = 145,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,965.80x = 722,819.10 × 145,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,965.80x = 104,812,961,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,812,961,850.78/481,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,469.71

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