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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 666.18 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 666.18 and 400.44 is: 552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 666.18 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/666.18 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 666.18 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 266,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,765.12/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.24

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