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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 554.08 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 554.08 and 326.25 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 554.08 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/554.08 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 554.08 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 180,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,769.17/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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