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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 666 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 666 and 335.76 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 666 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/666 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 666 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 223,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,616.16/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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