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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 666.95 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 666.95 and 448.61 is: 618.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 666.95 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/666.95 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 666.95 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 299,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,194.86/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.15

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