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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 725.99 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 725.99 and 175.95 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 725.99 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/725.99 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 725.99 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 127,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,737.06/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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