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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,797.84, 725,699.08 and 146,841.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,797.84, 725,699.08 and 146,841.42 is: 220,262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,797.84 : 725,699.08 = 146,841.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,797.84/725,699.08 = 146,841.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,797.84x = 725,699.08 × 146,841.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,797.84x = 106,562,683,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,562,683,399.89/483,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,262.83

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