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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 667.84 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 667.84 and 365.80 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 667.84 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/667.84 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 667.84 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 244,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,295.87/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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