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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 666.75 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 666.75 and 359.43 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 666.75 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/666.75 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 666.75 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 239,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,649.95/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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