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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907, 1,360.82 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907, 1,360.82 and 359.56 is: 539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907 : 1,360.82 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907/1,360.82 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907x = 1,360.82 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907x = 489,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,296.44/907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.47

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