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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 505.97 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 505.97 and 300.04 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 505.97 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/505.97 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 505.97 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 151,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,810.72/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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