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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.73, 722.07 and 207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.73, 722.07 and 207.95 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.73 : 722.07 = 207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.73/722.07 = 207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.73x = 722.07 × 207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.73x = 150,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,150.85/481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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