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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 663.15 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 663.15 and 375.94 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 663.15 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/663.15 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 663.15 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 249,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,304.61/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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