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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 549.46 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 549.46 and 321.47 is: 481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 549.46 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/549.46 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 549.46 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 176,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,634.62/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.25

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