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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 725.87 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 725.87 and 337.89 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 725.87 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/725.87 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 725.87 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 245,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,262.52/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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