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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 723.39 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 723.39 and 352.38 is: 528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 723.39 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/723.39 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 723.39 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 254,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,908.17/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.61

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