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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 724.08 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 724.08 and 209.28 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 724.08 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/724.08 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 724.08 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 151,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,535.46/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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