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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 667.64 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 667.64 and 344.04 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 667.64 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/667.64 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 667.64 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 229,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,693.15/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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