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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 839.28 and 483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 839.28 and 483.82 is: 668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 839.28 = 483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/839.28 = 483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 839.28 × 483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 406,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,060.45/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.02

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