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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 667.96 and 287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 667.96 and 287.57 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 667.96 = 287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/667.96 = 287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 667.96 × 287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 192,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,086.21/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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