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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 726.75 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 726.75 and 241.11 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 726.75 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/726.75 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 726.75 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 175,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,226.69/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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