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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.00, 685.88 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.00, 685.88 and 275.97 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.00 : 685.88 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.00/685.88 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.00x = 685.88 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.00x = 189,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,286.08/497.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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