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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 635.55 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 635.55 and 367.67 is: 550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 635.55 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/635.55 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 635.55 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 233,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,672.88/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.03

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