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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 726.28 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 726.28 and 210.08 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 726.28 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/726.28 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 726.28 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 152,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,575.85/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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