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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.13, 666.66 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.13, 666.66 and 273.31 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.13 : 666.66 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.13/666.66 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.13x = 666.66 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.13x = 182,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,204.20/483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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