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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.67, 668.70 and 274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.67, 668.70 and 274.84 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.67 : 668.70 = 274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.67/668.70 = 274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.67x = 668.70 × 274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.67x = 183,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,783.84/484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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