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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,778.98, 725,669.82 and 146,822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,778.98, 725,669.82 and 146,822.22 is: 220,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,778.98 : 725,669.82 = 146,822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,778.98/725,669.82 = 146,822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,778.98x = 725,669.82 × 146,822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,778.98x = 106,544,453,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,544,453,959.40/483,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,233.74

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