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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 667.23 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 667.23 and 296.97 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 667.23 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/667.23 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 667.23 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 198,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,147.29/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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