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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,131.52, 724,462.11 and 146,107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,131.52, 724,462.11 and 146,107.26 is: 219,089.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,131.52 : 724,462.11 = 146,107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,131.52/724,462.11 = 146,107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,131.52x = 724,462.11 × 146,107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,131.52x = 105,849,173,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,849,173,865.92/483,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,089.77

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