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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.07, 664.79 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.07, 664.79 and 315.93 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.07 : 664.79 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.07/664.79 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.07x = 664.79 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.07x = 210,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,025.53/482.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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