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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 722.04 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 722.04 and 134.64 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 722.04 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/722.04 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 722.04 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 97,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,215.47/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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