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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.01, 663.60 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.01, 663.60 and 355.27 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.01 : 663.60 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.01/663.60 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.01x = 663.60 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.01x = 235,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,756.96/481.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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