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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.12, 724.46 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.12, 724.46 and 338.92 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.12 : 724.46 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.12/724.46 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.12x = 724.46 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.12x = 245,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,533.98/484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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