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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.88, 1,098.54 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.88, 1,098.54 and 367 is: 550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.88 : 1,098.54 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.88/1,098.54 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.88x = 1,098.54 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.88x = 403,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,164.18/732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.11

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