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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 506.90 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 506.90 and 341.57 is: 471.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 506.90 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/506.90 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 506.90 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 173,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,137.59/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.66

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