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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,916.80, 725,875.20 and 146,956.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,916.80, 725,875.20 and 146,956.80 is: 220,435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,916.80 : 725,875.20 = 146,956.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,916.80/725,875.20 = 146,956.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,916.80x = 725,875.20 × 146,956.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,916.80x = 106,672,296,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,672,296,591.36/483,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,435.20

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