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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.07, 755.89 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.07, 755.89 and 365.96 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.07 : 755.89 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.07/755.89 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.07x = 755.89 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.07x = 276,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,626.48/504.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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