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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.51, 726.66 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.51, 726.66 and 310.93 is: 466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.51 : 726.66 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.51/726.66 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.51x = 726.66 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.51x = 225,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,940.39/484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.33

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