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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 724.92 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 724.92 and 209.35 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 724.92 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/724.92 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 724.92 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 151,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,762.00/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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