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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 774.86 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 774.86 and 365 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 774.86 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/774.86 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 774.86 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 282,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,823.90/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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