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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.76, 630.60 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.76, 630.60 and 369.64 is: 553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.76 : 630.60 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.76/630.60 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.76x = 630.60 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.76x = 233,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,094.98/420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.99

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