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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.11, 743.15 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.11, 743.15 and 356.43 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.11 : 743.15 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.11/743.15 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.11x = 743.15 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.11x = 264,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,884.63/495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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