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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,852.33, 725,909.76 and 146,903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,852.33, 725,909.76 and 146,903.94 is: 220,395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,852.33 : 725,909.76 = 146,903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,852.33/725,909.76 = 146,903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,852.33x = 725,909.76 × 146,903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,852.33x = 106,639,003,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,639,003,828.45/483,852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,395.76

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