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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.07, 683.52 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.07, 683.52 and 318.11 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.07 : 683.52 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.07/683.52 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.07x = 683.52 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.07x = 217,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,435.16/495.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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