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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 726.06 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 726.06 and 175.84 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 726.06 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/726.06 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 726.06 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 127,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,670.39/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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