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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 666.68 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 666.68 and 306.15 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 666.68 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/666.68 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 666.68 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 204,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,102.55/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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