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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.63, 690.11 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.63, 690.11 and 352.92 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.63 : 690.11 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.63/690.11 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.63x = 690.11 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.63x = 243,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,550.13/499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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