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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.19, 550.74 and 306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.19, 550.74 and 306.71 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.19 : 550.74 = 306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.19/550.74 = 306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.19x = 550.74 × 306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.19x = 168,917.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,917.47/367.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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