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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 550.09 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 550.09 and 301.93 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 550.09 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/550.09 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 550.09 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 166,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,087.68/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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