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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 726.19 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 726.19 and 310.62 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 726.19 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/726.19 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 726.19 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 225,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,569.14/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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