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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,778.80, 725,669.76 and 146,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,778.80, 725,669.76 and 146,822.32 is: 220,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,778.80 : 725,669.76 = 146,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,778.80/725,669.76 = 146,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,778.80x = 725,669.76 × 146,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,778.80x = 106,544,517,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,544,517,717.04/483,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,233.95

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