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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 552.12 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 552.12 and 224.64 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 552.12 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/552.12 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 552.12 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 124,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,028.24/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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