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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.04, 732.88 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.04, 732.88 and 351.44 is: 526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.04 : 732.88 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.04/732.88 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.04x = 732.88 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.04x = 257,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,561.59/489.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.67

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