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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.21, 667.77 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.21, 667.77 and 360.18 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.21 : 667.77 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.21/667.77 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.21x = 667.77 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.21x = 240,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,516.50/484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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