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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.67, 855.02 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.67, 855.02 and 370.91 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.67 : 855.02 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.67/855.02 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.67x = 855.02 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.67x = 317,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,138.53/619.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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