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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 727.27 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 727.27 and 192.10 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 727.27 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/727.27 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 727.27 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 139,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,710.20/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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