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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 795.65 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 795.65 and 364.04 is: 545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 795.65 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/795.65 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 795.65 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 289,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,652.13/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.87

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