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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 893.73 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 893.73 and 366.04 is: 547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 893.73 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/893.73 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 893.73 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 327,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,140.93/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.77

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