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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,049.04 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760, 1,049.04 and 484 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,049.04 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,049.04 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,049.04 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 507,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,735.36/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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