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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.12, 725.99 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.12, 725.99 and 206.18 is: 309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.12 : 725.99 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.12/725.99 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.12x = 725.99 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.12x = 149,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,680.99/484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.18

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