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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 665.40 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 665.40 and 335.43 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 665.40 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/665.40 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 665.40 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 223,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,195.12/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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