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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 549.39 and 318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 549.39 and 318.95 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 549.39 = 318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/549.39 = 318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 549.39 × 318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 175,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,227.94/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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