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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 547.86 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 547.86 and 341.68 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 547.86 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/547.86 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 547.86 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 187,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,192.20/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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