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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.88, 807.03 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.88, 807.03 and 363.75 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.88 : 807.03 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.88/807.03 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.88x = 807.03 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.88x = 293,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,557.16/584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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