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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 725.86 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 725.86 and 210.18 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 725.86 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/725.86 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 725.86 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 152,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,561.25/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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