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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 719.65 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 719.65 and 365.79 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 719.65 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/719.65 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 719.65 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 263,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,238.94/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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