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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.41, 722.19 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.41, 722.19 and 207.48 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.41 : 722.19 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.41/722.19 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.41x = 722.19 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.41x = 149,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,839.98/481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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