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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 724.20 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 724.20 and 367.36 is: 549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 724.20 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/724.20 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 724.20 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 266,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,042.11/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.47

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