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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 667.95 and 287.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 667.95 and 287.65 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 667.95 = 287.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/667.95 = 287.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 667.95 × 287.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 192,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,135.82/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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