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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.00, 826.64 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.00, 826.64 and 362.98 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.00 : 826.64 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.00/826.64 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.00x = 826.64 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.00x = 300,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,054.37/599.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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