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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.03 and 358.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.03 and 358.00 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.03 = 358.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.03 = 358.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.03 × 358.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 196,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,906.20/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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