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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 726.27 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 726.27 and 210.08 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 726.27 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/726.27 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 726.27 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 152,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,574.80/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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