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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,671.27, 725,508.59 and 146,714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,671.27, 725,508.59 and 146,714.82 is: 220,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,671.27 : 725,508.59 = 146,714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,671.27/725,508.59 = 146,714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,671.27x = 725,508.59 × 146,714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,671.27x = 106,442,861,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,442,861,456.73/483,671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,072.74

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