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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 668.17 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 668.17 and 297.76 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 668.17 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/668.17 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 668.17 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 198,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,954.30/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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