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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.03, 681.84 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.03, 681.84 and 363.81 is: 501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.03 : 681.84 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.03/681.84 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.03x = 681.84 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.03x = 248,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,060.21/495.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.10

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