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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 726.97 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 726.97 and 119.44 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 726.97 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/726.97 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 726.97 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 86,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,830.47/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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