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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.07, 547.89 and 284.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.07, 547.89 and 284.67 is: 426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.07 : 547.89 = 284.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.07/547.89 = 284.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.07x = 547.89 × 284.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.07x = 155,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,967.85/366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.06

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