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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 725.44 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 725.44 and 380.88 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 725.44 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/725.44 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 725.44 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 276,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,305.59/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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