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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 508 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 508 and 341.84 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 508 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/508 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 508 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 173,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,654.72/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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