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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 724.92 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 724.92 and 195.04 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 724.92 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/724.92 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 724.92 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 141,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,388.40/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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