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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.53, 674.79 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.53, 674.79 and 365 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.53 : 674.79 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.53/674.79 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.53x = 674.79 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.53x = 246,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,298.35/489.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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