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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,168.19, 732,110.92 and 146,597.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,168.19, 732,110.92 and 146,597.85 is: 219,854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,168.19 : 732,110.92 = 146,597.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,168.19/732,110.92 = 146,597.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,168.19x = 732,110.92 × 146,597.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,168.19x = 107,325,886,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,325,886,467.03/488,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,854.32

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