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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.06, 1,591.85 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.06, 1,591.85 and 367.73 is: 551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.06 : 1,591.85 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.06/1,591.85 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.06x = 1,591.85 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.06x = 585,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,363.96/1,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.68

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