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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 724.46 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 724.46 and 136.32 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 724.46 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/724.46 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 724.46 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 98,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,758.39/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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