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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 726.30 and 267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 726.30 and 267.67 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 726.30 = 267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/726.30 = 267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 726.30 × 267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 194,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,408.72/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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