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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 544.02 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 544.02 and 337.82 is: 503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 544.02 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/544.02 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 544.02 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 183,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,778.12/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.63

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