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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 726.42 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 726.42 and 210.35 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 726.42 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/726.42 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 726.42 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 152,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,802.45/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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