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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 722.85 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 722.85 and 135.33 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 722.85 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/722.85 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 722.85 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 97,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,823.29/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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