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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.13, 668.18 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.13, 668.18 and 297.72 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 668.18 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/668.18 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 668.18 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 198,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,930.55/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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