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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.48, 892.26 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.48, 892.26 and 367 is: 549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.48 : 892.26 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.48/892.26 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.48x = 892.26 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.48x = 327,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,459.42/595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.91

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