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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.94, 722.91 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.94, 722.91 and 193.38 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.94 : 722.91 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.94/722.91 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.94x = 722.91 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.94x = 139,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,796.34/481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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