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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.91, 1,375.60 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.91, 1,375.60 and 369.70 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.91 : 1,375.60 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.91/1,375.60 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.91x = 1,375.60 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.91x = 508,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,559.32/916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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