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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 726.78 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 726.78 and 467.24 is: 701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 726.78 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/726.78 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 726.78 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 339,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,580.69/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.56

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