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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.55, 726.87 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.55, 726.87 and 210.65 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.55 : 726.87 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.55/726.87 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.55x = 726.87 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.55x = 153,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,114.11/484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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