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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 549.32 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 549.32 and 341.19 is: 512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 549.32 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/549.32 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 549.32 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 187,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,420.78/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.41

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