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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.11, 722.72 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.11, 722.72 and 352.74 is: 528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.11 : 722.72 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.11/722.72 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.11x = 722.72 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.11x = 254,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,933.86/482.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.79

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