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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 725.95 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 725.95 and 352.21 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 725.95 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/725.95 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 725.95 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 255,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,685.78/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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