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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 725.45 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 725.45 and 368.16 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 725.45 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/725.45 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 725.45 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 267,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,079.83/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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