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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 725.82 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 725.82 and 195.04 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 725.82 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/725.82 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 725.82 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 141,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,563.93/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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