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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,768.24, 725,653.98 and 146,811.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,768.24, 725,653.98 and 146,811.72 is: 220,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,768.24 : 725,653.98 = 146,811.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,768.24/725,653.98 = 146,811.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,768.24x = 725,653.98 × 146,811.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,768.24x = 106,534,508,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,534,508,928.65/483,768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,218.07

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