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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,783.23, 725,423.95 and 217,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,783.23, 725,423.95 and 217,316.12 is: 325,861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,783.23 : 725,423.95 = 217,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,783.23/725,423.95 = 217,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,783.23x = 725,423.95 × 217,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,783.23x = 157,646,314,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,646,314,813.60/483,783.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,861.47

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