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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 719.90 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 719.90 and 364.82 is: 545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 719.90 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/719.90 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 719.90 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 262,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,632.09/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.75

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