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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.82, 725.94 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.82, 725.94 and 415.18 is: 622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.82 : 725.94 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.82/725.94 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.82x = 725.94 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.82x = 301,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,395.77/483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.95

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