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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 725.64 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 725.64 and 289.02 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 725.64 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/725.64 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 725.64 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 209,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,724.47/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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