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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.22, 726.54 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.22, 726.54 and 301.76 is: 452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.22 : 726.54 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.22/726.54 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.22x = 726.54 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.22x = 219,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,240.71/484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.77

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