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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,886.80, 725,830.20 and 146,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,886.80, 725,830.20 and 146,926.80 is: 220,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,886.80 : 725,830.20 = 146,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,886.80/725,830.20 = 146,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,886.80x = 725,830.20 × 146,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,886.80x = 106,643,908,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,643,908,629.36/483,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,390.20

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