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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 789.09 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 789.09 and 363.30 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 789.09 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/789.09 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 789.09 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 286,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,676.40/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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