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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 725.32 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 725.32 and 381.03 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 725.32 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/725.32 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 725.32 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 276,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,368.68/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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