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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 675.90 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 675.90 and 348.02 is: 480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 675.90 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/675.90 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 675.90 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 235,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,226.72/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.02

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