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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 726.59 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 726.59 and 445.92 is: 668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 726.59 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/726.59 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 726.59 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 324,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,001.01/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.32

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