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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 722.13 and 416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 722.13 and 416.83 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 722.13 = 416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/722.13 = 416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 722.13 × 416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 301,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,005.78/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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