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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 667.98 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 667.98 and 360.16 is: 496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 667.98 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/667.98 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 667.98 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 240,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,578.01/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.35

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