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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.07, 683.19 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.07, 683.19 and 274.02 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.07 : 683.19 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.07/683.19 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.07x = 683.19 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.07x = 187,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,207.72/495.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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