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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 667.67 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 667.67 and 318.11 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 667.67 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/667.67 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 667.67 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 212,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,387.57/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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