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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 552.18 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 552.18 and 300.20 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 552.18 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/552.18 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 552.18 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 165,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,761.68/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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