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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 725.09 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 725.09 and 194.67 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 725.09 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/725.09 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 725.09 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 141,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,152.30/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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