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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.31, 667.11 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.31, 667.11 and 294.32 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.31 : 667.11 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.31/667.11 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.31x = 667.11 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.31x = 196,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,345.48/483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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