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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.24, 1,131.96 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.24, 1,131.96 and 365 is: 547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.24 : 1,131.96 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.24/1,131.96 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.24x = 1,131.96 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.24x = 413,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,165.40/755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.07

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