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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 725.94 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 725.94 and 206.26 is: 309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 725.94 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/725.94 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 725.94 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 149,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,732.38/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.47

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