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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.92, 743.32 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.92, 743.32 and 207 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.92 : 743.32 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.92/743.32 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.92x = 743.32 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.92x = 153,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,867.24/495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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