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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 670.56 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 670.56 and 367.68 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 670.56 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/670.56 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 670.56 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 246,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,551.50/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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