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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.99, 675.88 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.99, 675.88 and 365.52 is: 504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.99 : 675.88 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.99/675.88 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.99x = 675.88 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.99x = 247,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,047.66/489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.19

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