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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 990.52 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 990.52 and 484.76 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 990.52 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/990.52 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 990.52 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 480,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,164.48/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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