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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.19, 722.18 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.19, 722.18 and 365.76 is: 548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.19 : 722.18 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.19/722.18 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.19x = 722.18 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.19x = 264,145.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,145.47/481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.95

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