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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 825 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 825 and 365.28 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 825 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/825 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 825 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 301,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,356/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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