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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.03, 664.50 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.03, 664.50 and 393.35 is: 542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.03 : 664.50 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.03/664.50 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.03x = 664.50 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.03x = 261,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,377.75/482.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.25

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