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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 667.36 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 667.36 and 318.16 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 667.36 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/667.36 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 667.36 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 212,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,327.26/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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