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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 547.44 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 547.44 and 326.76 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 547.44 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/547.44 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 547.44 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 178,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,881.49/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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