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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.00, 631.62 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.00, 631.62 and 363.68 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.00 : 631.62 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.00/631.62 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.00x = 631.62 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.00x = 229,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,704.40/422.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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