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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 725 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 725 and 264 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 725 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/725 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 725 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 191,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,400/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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