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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 727.48 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 727.48 and 210.88 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 727.48 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/727.48 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 727.48 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 153,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,410.98/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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