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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.00, 673.49 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.00, 673.49 and 355.27 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.00 : 673.49 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.00/673.49 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.00x = 673.49 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.00x = 239,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,267.33/488.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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