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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 725.58 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 725.58 and 206.00 is: 309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 725.58 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/725.58 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 725.58 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 149,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,469.66/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.05

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