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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 725.46 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 725.46 and 209.54 is: 314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 725.46 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/725.46 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 725.46 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 152,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,012.89/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.44

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