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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.07, 666.66 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.07, 666.66 and 296.50 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.07 : 666.66 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.07/666.66 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.07x = 666.66 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.07x = 197,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,664.69/483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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