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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.03, 724.74 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.03, 724.74 and 337.32 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 724.74 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/724.74 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 724.74 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 244,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,467.61/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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