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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,672.77, 725,510.84 and 146,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,672.77, 725,510.84 and 146,716.32 is: 220,074.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,672.77 : 725,510.84 = 146,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,672.77/725,510.84 = 146,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,672.77x = 725,510.84 × 146,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,672.77x = 106,444,279,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,444,279,831.33/483,672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,074.99

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