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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.07, 724.94 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.07, 724.94 and 300.56 is: 451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.07 : 724.94 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.07/724.94 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.07x = 724.94 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.07x = 217,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,887.97/483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.05

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