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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 725.46 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 725.46 and 195.01 is: 292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 725.46 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/725.46 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 725.46 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 141,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,471.95/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.68

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