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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 668.60 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 668.60 and 336.86 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 668.60 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/668.60 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 668.60 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 225,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,224.60/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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