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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 958.77 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 958.77 and 367.00 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 958.77 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/958.77 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 958.77 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 351,866.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,866.19/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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