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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 668.76 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 668.76 and 327.20 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 668.76 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/668.76 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 668.76 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 218,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,818.27/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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