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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 719.05 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 719.05 and 468.44 is: 701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 719.05 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/719.05 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 719.05 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 336,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,827.02/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.61

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