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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 725.11 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 725.11 and 223.67 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 725.11 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/725.11 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 725.11 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 162,181.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,181.17/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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