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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 908.48 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 908.48 and 483.96 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 908.48 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/908.48 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 908.48 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 439,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,667.98/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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