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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.77, 726.51 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.77, 726.51 and 210.81 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.77 : 726.51 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.77/726.51 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.77x = 726.51 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.77x = 153,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,155.57/484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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