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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 726.71 and 363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 726.71 and 363.14 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 726.71 = 363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/726.71 = 363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 726.71 × 363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 263,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,895.65/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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