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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 551.16 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 551.16 and 354 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 551.16 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/551.16 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 551.16 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 195,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,110.64/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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