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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 725.97 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 725.97 and 210.02 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 725.97 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/725.97 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 725.97 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 152,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,464.59/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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