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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.16, 723.52 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.16, 723.52 and 347.08 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.16 : 723.52 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.16/723.52 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.16x = 723.52 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.16x = 251,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,119.32/483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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