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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 719.67 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 719.67 and 364.20 is: 545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 719.67 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/719.67 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 719.67 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 262,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,103.81/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.95

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