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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.11, 896.92 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.11, 896.92 and 367.29 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.11 : 896.92 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.11/896.92 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.11x = 896.92 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.11x = 329,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,423.43/599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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