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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.13, 735.02 and 352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.13, 735.02 and 352.77 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.13 : 735.02 = 352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.13/735.02 = 352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.13x = 735.02 × 352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.13x = 259,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,293.01/490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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