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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 663.44 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 663.44 and 375.98 is: 518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 663.44 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/663.44 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 663.44 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 249,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,434.97/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.52

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