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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 668.61 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 668.61 and 297.97 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 668.61 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/668.61 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 668.61 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 199,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,225.72/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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