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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.01, 667.89 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.01, 667.89 and 287.49 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.01 : 667.89 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.01/667.89 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.01x = 667.89 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.01x = 192,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,011.70/484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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