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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.03, 676.25 and 269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.03, 676.25 and 269.00 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.03 : 676.25 = 269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.03/676.25 = 269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.03x = 676.25 × 269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.03x = 181,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,908.54/490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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