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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.69, 723.99 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.69, 723.99 and 136.04 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.69 : 723.99 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.69/723.99 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.69x = 723.99 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.69x = 98,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,487.98/482.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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