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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 725.46 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 725.46 and 355 is: 532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 725.46 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/725.46 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 725.46 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 257,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,538.30/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.63

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