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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 723.62 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 723.62 and 300.18 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 723.62 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/723.62 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 723.62 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 217,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,216.25/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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