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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 725.28 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 725.28 and 466.24 is: 700.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 725.28 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/725.28 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 725.28 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 338,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,154.55/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.05

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