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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,044.32, 724,554.96 and 150,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,044.32, 724,554.96 and 150,611.68 is: 225,913.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,044.32 : 724,554.96 = 150,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,044.32/724,554.96 = 150,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,044.32x = 724,554.96 × 150,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,044.32x = 109,126,439,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,126,439,777.93/483,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,913.93

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