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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 552.96 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 552.96 and 354 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 552.96 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/552.96 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 552.96 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 195,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,747.84/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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