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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,529.91, 725,300.33 and 146,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,529.91, 725,300.33 and 146,567.88 is: 219,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,529.91 : 725,300.33 = 146,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,529.91/725,300.33 = 146,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,529.91x = 725,300.33 × 146,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,529.91x = 106,305,730,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,305,730,998.56/483,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,853.48

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