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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,832.35, 725,749.74 and 146,875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,832.35, 725,749.74 and 146,875.59 is: 220,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,832.35 : 725,749.74 = 146,875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,832.35/725,749.74 = 146,875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,832.35x = 725,749.74 × 146,875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,832.35x = 106,594,921,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,594,921,254.85/483,832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,313.75

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