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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,338.86, 725,289.15 and 199,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,338.86, 725,289.15 and 199,058.02 is: 298,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,338.86 : 725,289.15 = 199,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,338.86/725,289.15 = 199,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,338.86x = 725,289.15 × 199,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,338.86x = 144,374,622,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,374,622,126.48/483,338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,702.70

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