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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 666.90 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 666.90 and 341.64 is: 471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 666.90 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/666.90 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 666.90 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 227,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,839.72/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.51

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