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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.03, 726.01 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.03, 726.01 and 191.41 is: 287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 726.01 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/726.01 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 726.01 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 138,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,968.44/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.11

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