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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.85, 669.12 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.85, 669.12 and 275.03 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.85 : 669.12 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.85/669.12 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.85x = 669.12 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.85x = 184,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,028.27/484.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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