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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.03, 667.97 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.03, 667.97 and 262.98 is: 362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 667.97 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/667.97 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 667.97 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 175,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,662.75/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.92

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