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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 668.04 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 668.04 and 297.66 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 668.04 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/668.04 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 668.04 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 198,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,848.79/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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