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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 914.53 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 914.53 and 367.99 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 914.53 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/914.53 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 914.53 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 336,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,536.97/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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