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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 904.05 and 375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 904.05 and 375.33 is: 517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 904.05 = 375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/904.05 = 375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 904.05 × 375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 339,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,317.09/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.98

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