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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 725.92 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 725.92 and 338.48 is: 507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 725.92 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/725.92 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 725.92 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 245,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,709.40/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.20

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