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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 551.81 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 551.81 and 341.75 is: 513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 551.81 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/551.81 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 551.81 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 188,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,581.07/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.70

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