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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,918.70, 725,879.23 and 146,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,918.70, 725,879.23 and 146,961.92 is: 220,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,918.70 : 725,879.23 = 146,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,918.70/725,879.23 = 146,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,918.70x = 725,879.23 × 146,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,918.70x = 106,676,605,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,676,605,328.92/483,918.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,443.24

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