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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 549.66 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 549.66 and 275.76 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 549.66 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/549.66 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 549.66 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 151,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,574.24/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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