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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 667.10 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 667.10 and 308.97 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 667.10 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/667.10 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 667.10 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 206,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,112.34/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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