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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 722.84 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 722.84 and 437.54 is: 654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 722.84 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/722.84 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 722.84 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 316,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,265.61/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.63

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