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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 900.76 and 358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 900.76 and 358.01 is: 494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 900.76 = 358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/900.76 = 358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 900.76 × 358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 322,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,481.09/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.03

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