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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 667.51 and 306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 667.51 and 306.55 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 667.51 = 306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/667.51 = 306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 667.51 × 306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 204,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,625.19/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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