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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.66, 544.92 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.66, 544.92 and 363 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.66 : 544.92 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.66/544.92 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.66x = 544.92 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.66x = 197,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,805.96/395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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