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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.71, 726.68 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.71, 726.68 and 210.61 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.71 : 726.68 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.71/726.68 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.71x = 726.68 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.71x = 153,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,046.07/484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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