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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.76, 984.84 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.76, 984.84 and 367.72 is: 550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.76 : 984.84 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.76/984.84 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.76x = 984.84 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.76x = 362,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,145.36/657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.57

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