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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 723.23 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 723.23 and 309.93 is: 464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 723.23 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/723.23 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 723.23 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 224,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,147.57/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.01

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