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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 732 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 732 and 364.92 is: 503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 732 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/732 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 732 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 267,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,121.44/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.07

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