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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,871.28, 725,835.17 and 146,922.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,871.28, 725,835.17 and 146,922.93 is: 220,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,871.28 : 725,835.17 = 146,922.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,871.28/725,835.17 = 146,922.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,871.28x = 725,835.17 × 146,922.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,871.28x = 106,641,829,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,641,829,873.45/483,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,392.97

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