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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 666.99 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 666.99 and 309.04 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 666.99 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/666.99 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 666.99 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 206,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,126.59/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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