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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.06, 958.30 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.06, 958.30 and 365.08 is: 547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.06 : 958.30 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.06/958.30 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.06x = 958.30 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.06x = 349,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,856.16/639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.45

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