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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 726.66 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 726.66 and 330.56 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 726.66 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/726.66 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 726.66 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 240,204.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,204.73/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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