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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.04, 1,242.48 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.04, 1,242.48 and 365.92 is: 549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.04 : 1,242.48 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.04/1,242.48 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.04x = 1,242.48 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.04x = 454,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,648.28/828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.07

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