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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 553.75 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 553.75 and 340.07 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 553.75 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/553.75 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 553.75 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 188,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,310.14/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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