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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.97, 667.77 and 306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.97, 667.77 and 306.61 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.97 : 667.77 = 306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.97/667.77 = 306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.97x = 667.77 × 306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.97x = 204,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,743.29/483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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