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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907, 1,360.66 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907, 1,360.66 and 290.72 is: 436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907 : 1,360.66 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907/1,360.66 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907x = 1,360.66 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907x = 395,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,571.08/907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.13

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