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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.13, 668.01 and 284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.13, 668.01 and 284.93 is: 393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 668.01 = 284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/668.01 = 284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 668.01 × 284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 190,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,336.09/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.15

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