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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 1,058.56 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 1,058.56 and 364 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 1,058.56 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/1,058.56 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 1,058.56 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 385,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,315.84/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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