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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 668.12 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 668.12 and 287.69 is: 397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 668.12 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/668.12 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 668.12 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 192,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,206.66/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.03

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