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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 668.43 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 668.43 and 318.66 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 668.43 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/668.43 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 668.43 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 213,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,001.90/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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