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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.26, 1,238.20 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.26, 1,238.20 and 363 is: 544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.26 : 1,238.20 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.26/1,238.20 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.26x = 1,238.20 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.26x = 449,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,466.60/825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.64

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