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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.13, 724.73 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.13, 724.73 and 194.57 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.13 : 724.73 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.13/724.73 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.13x = 724.73 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.13x = 141,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,006.12/483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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