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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 543.68 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 543.68 and 362.94 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 543.68 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/543.68 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 543.68 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 197,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,323.22/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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