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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.02 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.02 and 367.16 is: 506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.02 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.02 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.02 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 305,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,480.30/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.60

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