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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.53, 855.03 and 370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.53, 855.03 and 370.99 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.53 : 855.03 = 370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.53/855.03 = 370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.53x = 855.03 × 370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.53x = 317,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,207.58/619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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