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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 727.44 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 727.44 and 322.76 is: 484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 727.44 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/727.44 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 727.44 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 234,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,788.53/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.12

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