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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 555.05 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 555.05 and 360.45 is: 541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 555.05 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/555.05 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 555.05 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 200,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,067.77/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.07

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