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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 725.24 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 725.24 and 209.44 is: 314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 725.24 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/725.24 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 725.24 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 151,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,894.27/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.06

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