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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 875.27 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 875.27 and 364.93 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 875.27 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/875.27 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 875.27 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 319,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,415.97/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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