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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.06, 734.91 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.06, 734.91 and 366.98 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.06 : 734.91 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.06/734.91 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.06x = 734.91 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.06x = 269,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,697.27/533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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