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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.03, 1,360.80 and 290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.03, 1,360.80 and 290.74 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.03 : 1,360.80 = 290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.03/1,360.80 = 290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.03x = 1,360.80 × 290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.03x = 395,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,638.99/907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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