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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.41, 805.29 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.41, 805.29 and 363.84 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.41 : 805.29 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.41/805.29 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.41x = 805.29 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.41x = 292,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,996.71/536.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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