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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 550.27 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 550.27 and 295.03 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 550.27 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/550.27 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 550.27 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 162,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,346.16/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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