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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 725.39 and 337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 725.39 and 337.57 is: 506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 725.39 = 337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/725.39 = 337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 725.39 × 337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 244,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,869.90/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.19

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