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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.03, 683.24 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.03, 683.24 and 320.25 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.03 : 683.24 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.03/683.24 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.03x = 683.24 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.03x = 218,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,806.01/495.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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