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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.25, 725.91 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.25, 725.91 and 310.43 is: 465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.25 : 725.91 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.25/725.91 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.25x = 725.91 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.25x = 225,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,340.87/484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.34

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