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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 700.07 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 700.07 and 367.44 is: 507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 700.07 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/700.07 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 700.07 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 257,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,231.88/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.35

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