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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 744.80 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 744.80 and 335.76 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 744.80 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/744.80 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 744.80 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 250,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,074.05/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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