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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 725.76 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 725.76 and 195.20 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 725.76 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/725.76 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 725.76 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 141,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,668.35/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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