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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,407.51, 725,125.64 and 230,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,407.51, 725,125.64 and 230,714.64 is: 346,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,407.51 : 725,125.64 = 230,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,407.51/725,125.64 = 230,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,407.51x = 725,125.64 × 230,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,407.51x = 167,297,099,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,297,099,833.80/483,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,078.82

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