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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.02, 676.01 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.02, 676.01 and 300.90 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.02 : 676.01 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.02/676.01 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.02x = 676.01 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.02x = 203,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,408.50/490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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