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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.09, 682.40 and 376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.09, 682.40 and 376.93 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.09 : 682.40 = 376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.09/682.40 = 376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.09x = 682.40 × 376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.09x = 257,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,217.03/495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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