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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 551.94 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 551.94 and 333.64 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 551.94 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/551.94 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 551.94 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 184,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,149.26/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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