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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.13, 724.97 and 406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.13, 724.97 and 406.69 is: 609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 724.97 = 406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/724.97 = 406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 724.97 × 406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 294,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,837.25/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.00

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