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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 668.33 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 668.33 and 360.25 is: 497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 668.33 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/668.33 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 668.33 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 240,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,766.27/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.26

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