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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 669 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 669 and 275.01 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 669 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/669 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 669 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 183,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,981.69/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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