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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 641.02 and 366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 641.02 and 366.41 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 641.02 = 366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/641.02 = 366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 641.02 × 366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 234,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,876.14/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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