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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.29, 1,065.52 and 364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.29, 1,065.52 and 364.61 is: 546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.29 : 1,065.52 = 364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.29/1,065.52 = 364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.29x = 1,065.52 × 364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.29x = 388,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,499.25/711.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.19

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