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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 725.64 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 725.64 and 339.76 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 725.64 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/725.64 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 725.64 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 246,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,543.45/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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