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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 543.51 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 543.51 and 276.70 is: 414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 543.51 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/543.51 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 543.51 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 150,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,389.22/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.26

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