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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 668.00 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 668.00 and 263.01 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 668.00 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/668.00 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 668.00 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 175,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,691.11/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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