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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 667.63 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 667.63 and 359.72 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 667.63 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/667.63 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 667.63 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 240,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,159.86/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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