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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 725.19 and 368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 725.19 and 368.53 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 725.19 = 368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/725.19 = 368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 725.19 × 368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 267,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,254.27/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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