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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 667.94 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 667.94 and 287.53 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 667.94 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/667.94 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 667.94 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 192,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,052.79/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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