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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 552.65 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 552.65 and 365.22 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 552.65 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/552.65 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 552.65 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 201,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,837.01/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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