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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 792.04 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 792.04 and 367 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 792.04 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/792.04 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 792.04 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 290,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,678.68/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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