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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 718.57 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 718.57 and 382.19 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 718.57 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/718.57 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 718.57 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 274,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,627.15/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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