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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.67, 725.72 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.67, 725.72 and 403.94 is: 604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.67 : 725.72 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.67/725.72 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.67x = 725.72 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.67x = 293,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,141.69/484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.83

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