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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 725.08 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 725.08 and 194.76 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 725.08 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/725.08 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 725.08 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 141,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,216.58/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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