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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 553.85 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 553.85 and 338.46 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 553.85 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/553.85 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 553.85 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 187,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,456.07/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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