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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 726.92 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 726.92 and 210.68 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 726.92 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/726.92 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 726.92 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 153,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,142.82/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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