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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.62, 776.10 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.62, 776.10 and 364.18 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.62 : 776.10 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.62/776.10 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.62x = 776.10 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.62x = 282,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,640.10/518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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