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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 667.93 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 667.93 and 262.96 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 667.93 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/667.93 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 667.93 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 175,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,638.87/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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