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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 554.13 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 554.13 and 326.35 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 554.13 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/554.13 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 554.13 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 180,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,840.33/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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