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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.81, 905.09 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.81, 905.09 and 376.06 is: 519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.81 : 905.09 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.81/905.09 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.81x = 905.09 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.81x = 340,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,368.15/655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.00

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