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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 725.19 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 725.19 and 194.92 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 725.19 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/725.19 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 725.19 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 141,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,354.03/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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