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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 726.80 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 726.80 and 301.07 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 726.80 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/726.80 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 726.80 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 218,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,817.68/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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