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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 722.46 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 722.46 and 192.84 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 722.46 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/722.46 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 722.46 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 139,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,319.19/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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