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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 724.98 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 724.98 and 194.69 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 724.98 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/724.98 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 724.98 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 141,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,146.36/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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