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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 667.59 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 667.59 and 276.76 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 667.59 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/667.59 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 667.59 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 184,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,762.21/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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