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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 728.33 and 465.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 728.33 and 465.39 is: 698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 728.33 = 465.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/728.33 = 465.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 728.33 × 465.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 338,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,955.17/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.93

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