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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.25, 891.81 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.25, 891.81 and 363.59 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.25 : 891.81 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.25/891.81 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.25x = 891.81 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.25x = 324,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,248.74/595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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