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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.59, 667.49 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.59, 667.49 and 297.15 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.59 : 667.49 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.59/667.49 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.59x = 667.49 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.59x = 198,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,343.17/483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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