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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,592.96, 725,467.98 and 146,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,592.96, 725,467.98 and 146,554.72 is: 219,855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,592.96 : 725,467.98 = 146,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,592.96/725,467.98 = 146,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,592.96x = 725,467.98 × 146,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,592.96x = 106,320,756,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,320,756,677.87/483,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,855.88

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