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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 724.68 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 724.68 and 209.27 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 724.68 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/724.68 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 724.68 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 151,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,650.16/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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