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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 553.44 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 553.44 and 302.00 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 553.44 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/553.44 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 553.44 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 167,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,140.26/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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