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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910, 1,365.18 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910, 1,365.18 and 397 is: 595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910 : 1,365.18 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910/1,365.18 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910x = 1,365.18 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910x = 541,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,976.46/910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.58

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