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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.71, 727.10 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.71, 727.10 and 210.73 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.71 : 727.10 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.71/727.10 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.71x = 727.10 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.71x = 153,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,221.78/484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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