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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 547.08 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 547.08 and 359.28 is: 536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 547.08 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/547.08 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 547.08 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 196,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,554.90/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.86

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