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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 500.76 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 500.76 and 264.48 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 500.76 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/500.76 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 500.76 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 132,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,441.00/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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