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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 552.04 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 552.04 and 349.93 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 552.04 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/552.04 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 552.04 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 193,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,175.36/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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