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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.03, 726.05 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.03, 726.05 and 209.98 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 726.05 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/726.05 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 726.05 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 152,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,454.93/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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