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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 726.71 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 726.71 and 330.98 is: 496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 726.71 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/726.71 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 726.71 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 240,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,526.48/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.18

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