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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,610.80, 725,416.20 and 188,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,610.80, 725,416.20 and 188,122.80 is: 282,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,610.80 : 725,416.20 = 188,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,610.80/725,416.20 = 188,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,610.80x = 725,416.20 × 188,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,610.80x = 136,467,326,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,467,326,709.36/483,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,184.20

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