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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 554.94 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 554.94 and 367.62 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 554.94 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/554.94 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 554.94 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 204,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,007.04/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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