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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.19, 725.81 and 310.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.19, 725.81 and 310.37 is: 465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.19 : 725.81 = 310.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.19/725.81 = 310.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.19x = 725.81 × 310.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.19x = 225,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,266.80/484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.24

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