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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 668.94 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 668.94 and 337.68 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 668.94 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/668.94 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 668.94 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 225,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,887.66/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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