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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 724.95 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 724.95 and 136.72 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 724.95 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/724.95 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 724.95 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 99,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,116.07/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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