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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.03, 725.56 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.03, 725.56 and 301.02 is: 451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 725.56 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/725.56 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 725.56 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 218,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,404.60/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.23

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