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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 552.68 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 552.68 and 334.82 is: 504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 552.68 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/552.68 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 552.68 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 185,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,048.32/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.05

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