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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 725.40 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 725.40 and 195 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 725.40 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/725.40 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 725.40 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 141,453
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,453/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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