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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.87, 727.44 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.87, 727.44 and 210.99 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.87 : 727.44 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.87/727.44 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.87x = 727.44 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.87x = 153,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,478.93/484.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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