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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.19, 722.36 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.19, 722.36 and 276.13 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.19 : 722.36 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.19/722.36 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.19x = 722.36 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.19x = 199,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,465.27/482.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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