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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.07, 912.61 and 483.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.07, 912.61 and 483.83 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.07 : 912.61 = 483.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.07/912.61 = 483.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.07x = 912.61 × 483.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.07x = 441,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,545.75/661.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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