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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.21, 668.22 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.21, 668.22 and 297.81 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.21 : 668.22 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.21/668.22 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.21x = 668.22 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.21x = 198,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,999.26/484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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