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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 669.44 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 669.44 and 447.96 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 669.44 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/669.44 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 669.44 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 299,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,882.34/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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