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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.27, 725.99 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.27, 725.99 and 195.91 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.27 : 725.99 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.27/725.99 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.27x = 725.99 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.27x = 142,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,224.83/484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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