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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.86, 1,164.20 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.86, 1,164.20 and 365 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.86 : 1,164.20 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.86/1,164.20 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.86x = 1,164.20 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.86x = 424,933
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,933/775.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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