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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.91, 669.25 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.91, 669.25 and 275.14 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.91 : 669.25 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.91/669.25 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.91x = 669.25 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.91x = 184,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,138.28/484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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