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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.73, 667.62 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.73, 667.62 and 409.93 is: 565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.73 : 667.62 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.73/667.62 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.73x = 667.62 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.73x = 273,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,672.08/483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.76

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