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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 665.76 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 665.76 and 335.10 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 665.76 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/665.76 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 665.76 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 223,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,096.18/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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