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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.07, 549.99 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.07, 549.99 and 294.17 is: 440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.07 : 549.99 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.07/549.99 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.07x = 549.99 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.07x = 161,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,787.81/367.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.76

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