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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.43, 663.95 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.43, 663.95 and 376.35 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.43 : 663.95 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.43/663.95 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.43x = 663.95 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.43x = 249,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,878.52/481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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