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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 915.50 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 915.50 and 368.70 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 915.50 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/915.50 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 915.50 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 337,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,547.14/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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