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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.15, 725.75 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.15, 725.75 and 191.44 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.15 : 725.75 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.15/725.75 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.15x = 725.75 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.15x = 138,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,937.58/484.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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