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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 866.56 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 866.56 and 365.92 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 866.56 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/866.56 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 866.56 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 317,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,091.64/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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