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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 668.95 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 668.95 and 310.13 is: 427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 668.95 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/668.95 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 668.95 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 207,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,461.46/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.91

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