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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 725.21 and 319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 725.21 and 319.59 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 725.21 = 319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/725.21 = 319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 725.21 × 319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 231,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,769.46/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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