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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 723.48 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 723.48 and 320.32 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 723.48 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/723.48 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 723.48 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 231,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,745.11/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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