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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,091.09 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,091.09 and 337.98 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,091.09 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,091.09 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,091.09 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 368,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,766.60/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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