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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,767.24, 725,652.48 and 146,810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,767.24, 725,652.48 and 146,810.72 is: 220,216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,767.24 : 725,652.48 = 146,810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,767.24/725,652.48 = 146,810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,767.24x = 725,652.48 × 146,810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,767.24x = 106,533,563,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,533,563,058.59/483,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,216.57

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