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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 726.98 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 726.98 and 301.82 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 726.98 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/726.98 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 726.98 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 219,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,411.96/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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