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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 550.94 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 550.94 and 275.58 is: 413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 550.94 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/550.94 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 550.94 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 151,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,826.67/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.02

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