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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.14, 668.04 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.14, 668.04 and 307.20 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.14 : 668.04 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.14/668.04 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.14x = 668.04 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.14x = 205,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,221.89/484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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