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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.93, 666 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.93, 666 and 351.71 is: 485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.93 : 666 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.93/666 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.93x = 666 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.93x = 234,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,235.53/482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.04

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