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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 723.99 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 723.99 and 336.82 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 723.99 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/723.99 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 723.99 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 243,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,854.25/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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