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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 725.13 and 479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 725.13 and 479.33 is: 719.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 725.13 = 479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/725.13 = 479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 725.13 × 479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 347,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,572.94/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.26

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