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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 721.92 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 721.92 and 365.66 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 721.92 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/721.92 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 721.92 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 263,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,977.27/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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