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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 725.94 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 725.94 and 404.04 is: 605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 725.94 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/725.94 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 725.94 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 293,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,308.80/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.01

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