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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,777.39, 725,693.76 and 146,829.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,777.39, 725,693.76 and 146,829.03 is: 220,251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,777.39 : 725,693.76 = 146,829.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,777.39/725,693.76 = 146,829.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,777.39x = 725,693.76 × 146,829.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,777.39x = 106,552,909,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,552,909,764.56/483,777.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,251.94

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