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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 630.91 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 630.91 and 363 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 630.91 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/630.91 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 630.91 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 229,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,020.33/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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