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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.48, 895 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.48, 895 and 365.64 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.48 : 895 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.48/895 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.48x = 895 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.48x = 327,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,247.80/597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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