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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,285.29, 725,059.16 and 146,337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,285.29, 725,059.16 and 146,337.24 is: 219,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,285.29 : 725,059.16 = 146,337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,285.29/725,059.16 = 146,337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,285.29x = 725,059.16 × 146,337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,285.29x = 106,103,155,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,103,155,579.43/483,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,545.60

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