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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.11, 635.62 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.11, 635.62 and 369.04 is: 553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.11 : 635.62 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.11/635.62 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.11x = 635.62 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.11x = 234,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,568.08/424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.08

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