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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.92, 663.76 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.92, 663.76 and 383.44 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.92 : 663.76 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.92/663.76 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.92x = 663.76 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.92x = 254,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,512.13/480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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