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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 790.97 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 790.97 and 365.18 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 790.97 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/790.97 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 790.97 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 288,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,840.64/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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