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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 725.46 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 725.46 and 194.84 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 725.46 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/725.46 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 725.46 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 141,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,348.63/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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