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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.77, 668.99 and 263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.77, 668.99 and 263.73 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.77 : 668.99 = 263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.77/668.99 = 263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.77x = 668.99 × 263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.77x = 176,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,432.73/484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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