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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 747.05 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 747.05 and 190.10 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 747.05 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/747.05 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 747.05 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 142,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,014.21/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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