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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 725.79 and 310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 725.79 and 310.34 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 725.79 = 310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/725.79 = 310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 725.79 × 310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 225,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,241.67/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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