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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 552.10 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 552.10 and 175.11 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 552.10 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/552.10 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 552.10 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 96,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,675.03/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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