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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.33, 668.20 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.33, 668.20 and 297.68 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.33 : 668.20 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.33/668.20 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.33x = 668.20 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.33x = 198,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,906.25/484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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