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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 667.98 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 667.98 and 309.51 is: 426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 667.98 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/667.98 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 667.98 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 206,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,746.49/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.91

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