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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 547.86 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 547.86 and 326.34 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 547.86 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/547.86 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 547.86 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 178,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,788.63/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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