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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 726.08 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 726.08 and 310.80 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 726.08 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/726.08 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 726.08 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 225,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,664.11/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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