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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.55, 727.13 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.55, 727.13 and 195.92 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.55 : 727.13 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.55/727.13 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.55x = 727.13 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.55x = 142,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,456.16/484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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