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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.93, 669.81 and 391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.93, 669.81 and 391.99 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.93 : 669.81 = 391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.93/669.81 = 391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.93x = 669.81 × 391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.93x = 262,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,558.82/484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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