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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 662.76 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 662.76 and 369.90 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 662.76 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/662.76 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 662.76 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 245,154.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,154.92/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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