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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 722.07 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 722.07 and 130.05 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 722.07 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/722.07 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 722.07 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 93,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,905.20/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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