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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,832.80, 725,749.20 and 146,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,832.80, 725,749.20 and 146,872.80 is: 220,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,832.80 : 725,749.20 = 146,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,832.80/725,749.20 = 146,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,832.80x = 725,749.20 × 146,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,832.80x = 106,592,817,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,592,817,101.76/483,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,309.20

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