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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 725.09 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 725.09 and 336.73 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 725.09 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/725.09 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 725.09 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 244,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,159.56/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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