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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 668.64 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 668.64 and 337.20 is: 465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 668.64 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/668.64 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 668.64 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 225,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,465.41/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.11

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