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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 668.04 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 668.04 and 274.26 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 668.04 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/668.04 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 668.04 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 183,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,216.65/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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