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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.97, 726.25 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.97, 726.25 and 210.06 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.97 : 726.25 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.97/726.25 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.97x = 726.25 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.97x = 152,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,555.94/483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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