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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.81, 669.04 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.81, 669.04 and 263.76 is: 363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.81 : 669.04 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.81/669.04 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.81x = 669.04 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.81x = 176,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,469.46/484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.99

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