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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 668.33 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 668.33 and 326.86 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 668.33 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/668.33 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 668.33 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 218,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,450.34/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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