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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 668.80 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 668.80 and 263.59 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 668.80 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/668.80 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 668.80 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 176,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,288.99/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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