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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 667.97 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 667.97 and 274.24 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 667.97 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/667.97 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 667.97 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 183,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,181.60/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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