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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 725.04 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 725.04 and 194.64 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 725.04 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/725.04 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 725.04 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 141,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,121.79/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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