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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.93, 667.89 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.93, 667.89 and 274.14 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.93 : 667.89 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.93/667.89 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.93x = 667.89 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.93x = 183,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,097.87/483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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