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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.00, 667.81 and 287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.00, 667.81 and 287.47 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.00 : 667.81 = 287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.00/667.81 = 287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.00x = 667.81 × 287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.00x = 191,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,973.90/484.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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