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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 722.87 and 395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 722.87 and 395.35 is: 591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 722.87 = 395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/722.87 = 395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 722.87 × 395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 285,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,784.68/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.65

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