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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.91, 1,333.74 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.91, 1,333.74 and 369.28 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.91 : 1,333.74 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.91/1,333.74 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.91x = 1,333.74 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.91x = 492,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,526.56/888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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