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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.91, 1,005.25 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.91, 1,005.25 and 361.76 is: 542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.91 : 1,005.25 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.91/1,005.25 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.91x = 1,005.25 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.91x = 363,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,659.24/669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.85

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