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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 726.20 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 726.20 and 310.73 is: 466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 726.20 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/726.20 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 726.20 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 225,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,646.94/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.15

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