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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.27, 634.25 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.27, 634.25 and 367.59 is: 552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.27 : 634.25 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.27/634.25 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.27x = 634.25 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.27x = 233,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,143.96/422.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.12

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