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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.08, 694.34 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.08, 694.34 and 365 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.08 : 694.34 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.08/694.34 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.08x = 694.34 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.08x = 253,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,434.10/503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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