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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.11, 725.41 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.11, 725.41 and 301.65 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.11 : 725.41 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.11/725.41 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.11x = 725.41 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.11x = 218,817.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,817.93/483.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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