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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.22, 726.71 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.22, 726.71 and 347.39 is: 521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.22 : 726.71 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.22/726.71 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.22x = 726.71 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.22x = 252,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,451.79/484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.36

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