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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 668.67 and 274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 668.67 and 274.75 is: 379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 668.67 = 274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/668.67 = 274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 668.67 × 274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 183,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,717.08/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.20

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