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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 726.22 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 726.22 and 376.02 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 726.22 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/726.22 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 726.22 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 273,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,073.24/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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