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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 725.76 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 725.76 and 191.46 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 725.76 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/725.76 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 725.76 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 138,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,954.01/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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