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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,475.09 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,475.09 and 367.58 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,475.09 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,475.09 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,475.09 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 542,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,205.40/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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