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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 676.10 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 676.10 and 332.66 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 676.10 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/676.10 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 676.10 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 224,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,911.43/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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