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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.81, 727.08 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.81, 727.08 and 210.83 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.81 : 727.08 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.81/727.08 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.81x = 727.08 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.81x = 153,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,291.85/484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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