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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.12, 724.80 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.12, 724.80 and 453.47 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.12 : 724.80 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.12/724.80 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.12x = 724.80 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.12x = 328,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,670.58/484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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