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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 906.26 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 906.26 and 376.94 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 906.26 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/906.26 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 906.26 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 341,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,605.64/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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