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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.00, 1,073.91 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.00, 1,073.91 and 369.14 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.00 : 1,073.91 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.00/1,073.91 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.00x = 1,073.91 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.00x = 396,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,417.77/716.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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