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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 545.99 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 545.99 and 348.04 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 545.99 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/545.99 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 545.99 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 190,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,026.36/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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