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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 633.80 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 633.80 and 368.76 is: 551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 633.80 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/633.80 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 633.80 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 233,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,720.09/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.17

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