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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 723.90 and 310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 723.90 and 310.06 is: 464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 723.90 = 310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/723.90 = 310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 723.90 × 310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 224,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,448.81/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.10

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