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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.00, 669.19 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.00, 669.19 and 275.13 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.00 : 669.19 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.00/669.19 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.00x = 669.19 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.00x = 184,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,117.28/485.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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