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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 550.08 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 550.08 and 315.68 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 550.08 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/550.08 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 550.08 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 173,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,649.25/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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