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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 549.93 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 549.93 and 311.91 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 549.93 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/549.93 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 549.93 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 171,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,528.67/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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