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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.55, 1,646.46 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.55, 1,646.46 and 367.32 is: 551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.55 : 1,646.46 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.55/1,646.46 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.55x = 1,646.46 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.55x = 604,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,777.69/1,097.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.03

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