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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 551.64 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 551.64 and 313.76 is: 471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 551.64 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/551.64 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 551.64 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 173,079.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,079.81/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.33

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