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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 552.81 and 300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 552.81 and 300.01 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 552.81 = 300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/552.81 = 300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 552.81 × 300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 165,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,848.53/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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