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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 725.04 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 725.04 and 346.05 is: 518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 725.04 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/725.04 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 725.04 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 250,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,900.09/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.66

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