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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.19, 683.37 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.19, 683.37 and 320.84 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.19 : 683.37 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.19/683.37 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.19x = 683.37 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.19x = 219,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,249.01/495.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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