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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.29, 675.84 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.29, 675.84 and 365.76 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.29 : 675.84 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.29/675.84 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.29x = 675.84 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.29x = 247,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,195.24/490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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