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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 635.53 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 635.53 and 366.27 is: 548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 635.53 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/635.53 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 635.53 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 232,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,775.57/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.93

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