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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.81, 942.30 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.81, 942.30 and 484 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.81 : 942.30 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.81/942.30 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.81x = 942.30 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.81x = 456,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,073.20/682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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