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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 553.64 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 553.64 and 346.82 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 553.64 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/553.64 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 553.64 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 192,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,008.92/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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