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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.91, 725.66 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.91, 725.66 and 154.76 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.91 : 725.66 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.91/725.66 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.91x = 725.66 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.91x = 112,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299.32/483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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