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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 724.64 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 724.64 and 209.04 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 724.64 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/724.64 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 724.64 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 151,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,477.70/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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