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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 724.72 and 347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 724.72 and 347.59 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 724.72 = 347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/724.72 = 347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 724.72 × 347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 251,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,907.09/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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