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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 726.25 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 726.25 and 406.91 is: 610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 726.25 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/726.25 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 726.25 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 295,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,518.39/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.44

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