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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.06, 667.86 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.06, 667.86 and 287.56 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.06 : 667.86 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.06/667.86 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.06x = 667.86 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.06x = 192,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,049.82/484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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