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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,715.31, 725,570.67 and 123,885.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,715.31, 725,570.67 and 123,885.47 is: 185,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,715.31 : 725,570.67 = 123,885.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,715.31/725,570.67 = 123,885.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,715.31x = 725,570.67 × 123,885.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,715.31x = 89,887,665,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,887,665,749.66/483,715.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,827.62

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