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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.11, 682.53 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.11, 682.53 and 377.26 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.11 : 682.53 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.11/682.53 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.11x = 682.53 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.11x = 257,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,488.15/495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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