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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.19, 666.80 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.19, 666.80 and 308.53 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.19 : 666.80 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.19/666.80 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.19x = 666.80 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.19x = 205,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,728.25/483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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