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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.14, 725.94 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.14, 725.94 and 195.24 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.14 : 725.94 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.14/725.94 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.14x = 725.94 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.14x = 141,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,732.53/484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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