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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.93, 552.10 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.93, 552.10 and 314.07 is: 471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.93 : 552.10 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.93/552.10 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.93x = 552.10 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.93x = 173,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,398.05/367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.28

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