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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.73, 900.75 and 358.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.73, 900.75 and 358.00 is: 494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.73 : 900.75 = 358.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.73/900.75 = 358.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.73x = 900.75 × 358.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.73x = 322,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,466.25/652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.03

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