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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 592.89 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 592.89 and 367.62 is: 506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 592.89 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/592.89 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 592.89 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 217,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,958.22/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.80

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