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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 727.00 and 192.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 727.00 and 192.00 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 727.00 = 192.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/727.00 = 192.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 727.00 × 192.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 139,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,586.25/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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