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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 1,083 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 1,083 and 356.68 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 1,083 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/1,083 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 1,083 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 386,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,284.44/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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