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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 726.11 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 726.11 and 366.22 is: 549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 726.11 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/726.11 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 726.11 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 265,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,916.00/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.69

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