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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,967.80, 722,822.10 and 145,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,967.80, 722,822.10 and 145,007.80 is: 217,472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,967.80 : 722,822.10 = 145,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,967.80/722,822.10 = 145,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,967.80x = 722,822.10 × 145,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,967.80x = 104,814,842,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,814,842,512.38/481,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,472.71

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