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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.97, 1,335.42 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.97, 1,335.42 and 363.66 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.97 : 1,335.42 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.97/1,335.42 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.97x = 1,335.42 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.97x = 485,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,638.84/890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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