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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 667.62 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 667.62 and 306.57 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 667.62 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/667.62 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 667.62 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 204,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,672.26/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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