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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 664.80 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 664.80 and 383.68 is: 530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 664.80 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/664.80 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 664.80 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 255,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,070.46/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.16

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