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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 913.56 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 913.56 and 367.24 is: 506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 913.56 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/913.56 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 913.56 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 335,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,495.77/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.76

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