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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 676.72 and 454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 676.72 and 454.77 is: 627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 676.72 = 454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/676.72 = 454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 676.72 × 454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 307,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,751.95/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.98

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