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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,889.80, 725,834.70 and 146,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,889.80, 725,834.70 and 146,929.80 is: 220,394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,889.80 : 725,834.70 = 146,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,889.80/725,834.70 = 146,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,889.80x = 725,834.70 × 146,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,889.80x = 106,646,747,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,646,747,304.06/483,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,394.70

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