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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 723.20 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 723.20 and 367.96 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 723.20 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/723.20 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 723.20 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 266,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,108.67/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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