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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 727.61 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 727.61 and 210.96 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 727.61 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/727.61 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 727.61 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 153,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,495.55/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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