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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 727.45 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 727.45 and 310.92 is: 467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 727.45 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/727.45 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 727.45 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 226,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,178.75/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.14

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