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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.13, 783.46 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.13, 783.46 and 369.04 is: 553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.13 : 783.46 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.13/783.46 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.13x = 783.46 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.13x = 289,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,129.28/522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.75

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