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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 554.07 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 554.07 and 311.24 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 554.07 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/554.07 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 554.07 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 172,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,448.75/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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