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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.22, 597.45 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.22, 597.45 and 365.04 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.22 : 597.45 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.22/597.45 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.22x = 597.45 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.22x = 218,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,093.15/399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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