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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.01, 725.87 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.01, 725.87 and 175.82 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.01 : 725.87 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.01/725.87 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.01x = 725.87 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.01x = 127,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,617.95/484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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