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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 668.47 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 668.47 and 328.48 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 668.47 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/668.47 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 668.47 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 219,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,579.03/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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