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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 939 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 939 and 483.48 is: 667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 939 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/939 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 939 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 453,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,987.72/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.35

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