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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 805.83 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 805.83 and 365.04 is: 547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 805.83 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/805.83 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 805.83 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 294,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,160.18/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.45

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