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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 758.76 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 758.76 and 360.48 is: 539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 758.76 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/758.76 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 758.76 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 273,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,517.80/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.44

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