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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.06, 735.36 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.06, 735.36 and 453.34 is: 680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.06 : 735.36 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.06/735.36 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.06x = 735.36 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.06x = 333,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,368.10/490.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.26

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