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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 900.90 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 900.90 and 373.24 is: 515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 900.90 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/900.90 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 900.90 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 336,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,248.19/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.00

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