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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 726.09 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 726.09 and 195.39 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 726.09 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/726.09 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 726.09 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 141,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,870.73/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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