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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,480.16, 725,220.20 and 183,891.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,480.16, 725,220.20 and 183,891.54 is: 275,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,480.16 : 725,220.20 = 183,891.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,480.16/725,220.20 = 183,891.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,480.16x = 725,220.20 × 183,891.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,480.16x = 133,361,859,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,361,859,417.11/483,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,837.29

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