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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 667.68 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 667.68 and 297.24 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 667.68 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/667.68 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 667.68 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 198,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,461.20/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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