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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 724.79 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 724.79 and 190.67 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 724.79 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/724.79 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 724.79 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 138,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,191.13/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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