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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 726.09 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 726.09 and 210.31 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 726.09 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/726.09 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 726.09 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 152,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,703.99/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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