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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.31, 726.64 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.31, 726.64 and 354.07 is: 531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.31 : 726.64 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.31/726.64 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.31x = 726.64 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.31x = 257,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,281.45/484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.23

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