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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 665.58 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 665.58 and 327.52 is: 451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 665.58 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/665.58 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 665.58 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 217,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,990.76/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.29

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