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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,545.80, 725,318.70 and 151,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,545.80, 725,318.70 and 151,121.80 is: 226,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,545.80 : 725,318.70 = 151,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,545.80/725,318.70 = 151,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,545.80x = 725,318.70 × 151,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,545.80x = 109,611,467,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,611,467,517.66/483,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,682.70

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