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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 723.04 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 723.04 and 193.26 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 723.04 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/723.04 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 723.04 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 139,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,734.71/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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