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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,546, 725,344.92 and 151,147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,546, 725,344.92 and 151,147.92 is: 226,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,546 : 725,344.92 = 151,147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,546/725,344.92 = 151,147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,546x = 725,344.92 × 151,147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,546x = 109,634,375,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,634,375,940.57/483,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,729.98

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