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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,748.80, 725,623.20 and 146,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,748.80, 725,623.20 and 146,788.80 is: 220,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,748.80 : 725,623.20 = 146,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,748.80/725,623.20 = 146,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,748.80x = 725,623.20 × 146,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,748.80x = 106,513,358,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,513,358,780.16/483,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,183.20

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