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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 727.35 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 727.35 and 133.55 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 727.35 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/727.35 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 727.35 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 97,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,133.96/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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