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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,433.68, 725,040.84 and 183,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,433.68, 725,040.84 and 183,807.72 is: 275,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,433.68 : 725,040.84 = 183,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,433.68/725,040.84 = 183,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,433.68x = 725,040.84 × 183,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,433.68x = 133,268,103,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,268,103,707.29/483,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,669.88

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