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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 550.53 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 550.53 and 269.28 is: 403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 550.53 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/550.53 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 550.53 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 148,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,246.72/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.92

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