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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 668.43 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 668.43 and 307.73 is: 424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 668.43 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/668.43 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 668.43 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 205,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,692.62/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.52

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