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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 668.68 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 668.68 and 329.52 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 668.68 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/668.68 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 668.68 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 220,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,343.43/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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