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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.92, 666.08 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.92, 666.08 and 365.28 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.92 : 666.08 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.92/666.08 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.92x = 666.08 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.92x = 243,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,305.70/481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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