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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.75, 735.76 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.75, 735.76 and 182.55 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.75 : 735.76 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.75/735.76 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.75x = 735.76 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.75x = 134,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,312.99/490.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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