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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,095.73 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,095.73 and 364.91 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,095.73 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,095.73 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,095.73 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 399,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,836.44/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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