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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 722.70 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 722.70 and 366.36 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 722.70 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/722.70 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 722.70 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 264,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,768.37/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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