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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 668.05 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 668.05 and 350.06 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 668.05 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/668.05 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 668.05 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 233,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,857.58/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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