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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 725.10 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 725.10 and 209.56 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 725.10 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/725.10 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 725.10 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 151,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,953.94/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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