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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 667.78 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 667.78 and 287.55 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 667.78 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/667.78 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 667.78 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 192,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,019.42/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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