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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.99, 728.04 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.99, 728.04 and 302.48 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.99 : 728.04 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.99/728.04 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.99x = 728.04 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.99x = 220,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,220.16/484.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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