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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 726.30 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 726.30 and 363.36 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 726.30 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/726.30 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 726.30 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 263,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,908.37/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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