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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.41, 1,069.88 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.41, 1,069.88 and 366.93 is: 550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.41 : 1,069.88 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.41/1,069.88 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.41x = 1,069.88 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.41x = 392,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,569.23/713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.27

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