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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.41, 667.86 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.41, 667.86 and 318.36 is: 438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.41 : 667.86 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.41/667.86 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.41x = 667.86 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.41x = 212,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,619.91/484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.93

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