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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 808.02 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 808.02 and 365.67 is: 548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 808.02 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/808.02 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 808.02 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 295,468.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,468.67/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.99

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