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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.53, 719.43 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.53, 719.43 and 365.45 is: 547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.53 : 719.43 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.53/719.43 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.53x = 719.43 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.53x = 262,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,912.10/480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.14

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