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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,908.88, 725,785.56 and 151,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,908.88, 725,785.56 and 151,484.88 is: 227,202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,908.88 : 725,785.56 = 151,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,908.88/725,785.56 = 151,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,908.88x = 725,785.56 × 151,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,908.88x = 109,945,538,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,945,538,462.33/483,908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,202.98

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