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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,003.13, 724,504.70 and 150,579.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,003.13, 724,504.70 and 150,579.13 is: 225,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,003.13 : 724,504.70 = 150,579.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,003.13/724,504.70 = 150,579.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,003.13x = 724,504.70 × 150,579.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,003.13x = 109,095,287,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,095,287,406.91/483,003.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,868.70

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