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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.04, 730.25 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.04, 730.25 and 363.74 is: 502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.04 : 730.25 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.04/730.25 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.04x = 730.25 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.04x = 265,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,615.67/529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.08

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