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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.92, 822.51 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.92, 822.51 and 363 is: 501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.92 : 822.51 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.92/822.51 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.92x = 822.51 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.92x = 298,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,571.13/595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.03

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