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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 668.88 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 668.88 and 354.60 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 668.88 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/668.88 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 668.88 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 237,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,184.85/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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