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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 669.11 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 669.11 and 263.81 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 669.11 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/669.11 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 669.11 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 176,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,513.24/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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