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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.76, 1,518.18 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.76, 1,518.18 and 363.04 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.76 : 1,518.18 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.76/1,518.18 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.76x = 1,518.18 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.76x = 551,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,160.07/1,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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