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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 669.13 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 669.13 and 275.04 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 669.13 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/669.13 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 669.13 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 184,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,036.14/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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