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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 724.09 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 724.09 and 190.39 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 724.09 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/724.09 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 724.09 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 137,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,862.19/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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