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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 666.95 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 666.95 and 336.21 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 666.95 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/666.95 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 666.95 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 224,233.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,233.58/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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