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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 664.37 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 664.37 and 411.76 is: 567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 664.37 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/664.37 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 664.37 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 273,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,560.99/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.77

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