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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 670.14 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 670.14 and 375.43 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 670.14 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/670.14 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 670.14 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 251,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,590.66/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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