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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.03, 741.32 and 454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.03, 741.32 and 454.94 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.03 : 741.32 = 454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.03/741.32 = 454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.03x = 741.32 × 454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.03x = 337,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,256.12/495.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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