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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 786.64 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 786.64 and 360.18 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 786.64 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/786.64 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 786.64 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 283,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,332.00/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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