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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 725.82 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 725.82 and 322.10 is: 482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 725.82 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/725.82 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 725.82 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 233,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,786.62/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.75

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