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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.03, 725.33 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.03, 725.33 and 300.87 is: 450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 725.33 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/725.33 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 725.33 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 218,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,230.79/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.86

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