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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 726.60 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 726.60 and 301.82 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 726.60 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/726.60 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 726.60 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 219,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,302.41/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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