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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.21, 913.84 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.21, 913.84 and 367.48 is: 507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.21 : 913.84 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.21/913.84 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.21x = 913.84 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.21x = 335,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,814.72/662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.12

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