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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 724.64 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 724.64 and 194.52 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 724.64 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/724.64 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 724.64 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 140,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,956.97/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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