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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.73, 846.78 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.73, 846.78 and 364.97 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.73 : 846.78 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.73/846.78 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.73x = 846.78 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.73x = 309,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,049.30/613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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