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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.13, 636.01 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.13, 636.01 and 367.76 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.13 : 636.01 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.13/636.01 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.13x = 636.01 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.13x = 233,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,894.94/461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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