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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 722.94 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 722.94 and 406.36 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 722.94 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/722.94 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 722.94 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 293,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,773.90/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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