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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 725.94 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 725.94 and 195.42 is: 293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 725.94 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/725.94 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 725.94 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 141,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,863.19/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.08

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