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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 667.56 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 667.56 and 273.95 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 667.56 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/667.56 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 667.56 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 182,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,878.06/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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