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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 505.05 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 505.05 and 341.99 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 505.05 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/505.05 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 505.05 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 172,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,719.52/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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