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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,670.36, 725,158.86 and 227,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,670.36, 725,158.86 and 227,359.36 is: 340,876.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,670.36 : 725,158.86 = 227,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,670.36/725,158.86 = 227,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,670.36x = 725,158.86 × 227,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,670.36x = 164,871,654,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,871,654,307.93/483,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,876.08

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