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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.55, 1,036.13 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.55, 1,036.13 and 365.85 is: 548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.55 : 1,036.13 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.55/1,036.13 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.55x = 1,036.13 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.55x = 379,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,066.33/690.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.94

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