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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 548.73 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 548.73 and 315.93 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 548.73 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/548.73 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 548.73 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 173,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,360.27/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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