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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.06 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.06 and 304.82 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.06 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.06 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.06 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 168,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,888.57/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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