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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.14, 668.59 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.14, 668.59 and 307.43 is: 424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.14 : 668.59 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.14/668.59 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.14x = 668.59 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.14x = 205,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,547.14/484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.56

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