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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.81, 784.76 and 483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.81, 784.76 and 483.93 is: 726.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.81 : 784.76 = 483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.81/784.76 = 483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.81x = 784.76 × 483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.81x = 379,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,766.49/522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.39

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