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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.39, 724.68 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.39, 724.68 and 195.03 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.39 : 724.68 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.39/724.68 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.39x = 724.68 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.39x = 141,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,334.34/483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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