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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 759.30 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.04, 759.30 and 363 is: 544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.04 : 759.30 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.04/759.30 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.04x = 759.30 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.04x = 275,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,625.90/506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.67

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