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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 725.01 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 725.01 and 136.68 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 725.01 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/725.01 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 725.01 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 99,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,094.37/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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