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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 666 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 666 and 395.88 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 666 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/666 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 666 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 263,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,656.08/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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