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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 725.62 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 725.62 and 210 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 725.62 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/725.62 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 725.62 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 152,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,380.20/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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