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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.95, 667.69 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.95, 667.69 and 274.10 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.95 : 667.69 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.95/667.69 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.95x = 667.69 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.95x = 183,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,014.81/483.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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