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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 725.92 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 725.92 and 195.34 is: 293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 725.92 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/725.92 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 725.92 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 141,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,801.21/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.05

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