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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 669.26 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 669.26 and 263.92 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 669.26 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/669.26 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 669.26 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 176,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,630.44/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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