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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.91, 669.19 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.91, 669.19 and 275.07 is: 379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.91 : 669.19 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.91/669.19 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.91x = 669.19 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.91x = 184,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,073.78/484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.60

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