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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.51, 667.30 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.51, 667.30 and 306.53 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.51 : 667.30 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.51/667.30 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.51x = 667.30 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.51x = 204,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,543.37/483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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