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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.12 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.12 and 275.06 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.12 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.12 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.12 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 184,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,048.15/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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