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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.03, 725.82 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.03, 725.82 and 195.25 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 725.82 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/725.82 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 725.82 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 141,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,716.36/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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