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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 895.77 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 895.77 and 365.92 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 895.77 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/895.77 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 895.77 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 327,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,777.92/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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