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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 667.94 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 667.94 and 287.62 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 667.94 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/667.94 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 667.94 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 192,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,112.90/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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