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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.75, 815.04 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.75, 815.04 and 369.83 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.75 : 815.04 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.75/815.04 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.75x = 815.04 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.75x = 301,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,426.24/590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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