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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.22, 552.66 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.22, 552.66 and 300.16 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.22 : 552.66 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.22/552.66 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.22x = 552.66 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.22x = 165,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,886.43/369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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