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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 668.94 and 310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 668.94 and 310.19 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 668.94 = 310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/668.94 = 310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 668.94 × 310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 207,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,498.50/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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