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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 668.16 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 668.16 and 297.60 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 668.16 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/668.16 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 668.16 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 198,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,844.42/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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