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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.13, 683.26 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.13, 683.26 and 274.07 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.13 : 683.26 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.13/683.26 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.13x = 683.26 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.13x = 187,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,259.70/495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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