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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 667.08 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 667.08 and 306.74 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 667.08 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/667.08 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 667.08 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 204,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,615.25/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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