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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 552.11 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 552.11 and 295.79 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 552.11 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/552.11 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 552.11 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 163,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,304.38/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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