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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,685.64, 725,530.17 and 146,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,685.64, 725,530.17 and 146,729.20 is: 220,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,685.64 : 725,530.17 = 146,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,685.64/725,530.17 = 146,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,685.64x = 725,530.17 × 146,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,685.64x = 106,456,461,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,456,461,419.96/483,685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,094.32

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