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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 724.64 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 724.64 and 136.44 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 724.64 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/724.64 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 724.64 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 98,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,869.88/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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