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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.06, 668.22 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.06, 668.22 and 378.88 is: 523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.06 : 668.22 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.06/668.22 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.06x = 668.22 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.06x = 253,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,175.19/484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.02

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