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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.29, 667.02 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.29, 667.02 and 273.56 is: 377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.29 : 667.02 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.29/667.02 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.29x = 667.02 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.29x = 182,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,469.99/483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.56

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