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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 549.66 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 549.66 and 340.07 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 549.66 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/549.66 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 549.66 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 186,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,922.88/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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