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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.48, 722.19 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.48, 722.19 and 134.80 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.48 : 722.19 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.48/722.19 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.48x = 722.19 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.48x = 97,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,351.21/481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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