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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 723.28 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 723.28 and 352.62 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 723.28 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/723.28 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 723.28 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 255,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,041.97/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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