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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 722.14 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 722.14 and 365.16 is: 548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 722.14 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/722.14 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 722.14 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 263,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,696.64/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.09

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