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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 725.60 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 725.60 and 361.92 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 725.60 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/725.60 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 725.60 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 262,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,609.15/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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