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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 668.64 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 668.64 and 297.94 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 668.64 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/668.64 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 668.64 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 199,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,214.60/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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