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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.11, 736.67 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.11, 736.67 and 202.35 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.11 : 736.67 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.11/736.67 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.11x = 736.67 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.11x = 149,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,065.17/491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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