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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 667.44 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 667.44 and 273.84 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 667.44 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/667.44 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 667.44 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 182,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,771.77/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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