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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 675.49 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 675.49 and 332.63 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 675.49 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/675.49 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 675.49 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 224,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,688.24/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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