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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 666.54 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 666.54 and 276.04 is: 380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 666.54 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/666.54 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 666.54 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 183,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,991.70/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.94

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