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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.12, 676.47 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.12, 676.47 and 313.03 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.12 : 676.47 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.12/676.47 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.12x = 676.47 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.12x = 211,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,755.66/490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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