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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 722.34 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 722.34 and 192.93 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 722.34 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/722.34 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 722.34 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 139,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,361.06/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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