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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,095.36 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,095.36 and 364.81 is: 547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,095.36 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,095.36 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,095.36 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 399,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,598.28/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.39

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