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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 726.27 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 726.27 and 195.59 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 726.27 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/726.27 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 726.27 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 142,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,051.15/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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