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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.92, 984.56 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.92, 984.56 and 484.18 is: 724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.92 : 984.56 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.92/984.56 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.92x = 984.56 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.92x = 476,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,699.38/657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.55

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