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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 754.89 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 754.89 and 367.26 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 754.89 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/754.89 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 754.89 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 277,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,240.90/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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