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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 553.25 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 553.25 and 300.93 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 553.25 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/553.25 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 553.25 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 166,488.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,488.02/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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