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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.85, 855.09 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.85, 855.09 and 367.61 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.85 : 855.09 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.85/855.09 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.85x = 855.09 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.85x = 314,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,335.36/619.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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