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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.06, 724.62 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.06, 724.62 and 310.90 is: 465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.06 : 724.62 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.06/724.62 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.06x = 724.62 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.06x = 225,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,284.36/484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.41

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